by chrisd | May 10, 2019 | Security, Tech Tips
Encrypting email with Microsoft Sending email is a convenient method of delivering information, but it is NOT private. If you need to send information without the prying eyes of the internet, you need to encrypt it. Encrypting email is fast and easy using the...
by chrisd | Mar 26, 2019 | Security
Remember back to 2014 when you had to upgrade from Windows XP to ensure your medical practice’s data was secure and others couldn’t break into your system? For many medical practices, the upgrade came down to the wire and the rush complicated state and federal...
by chrisd | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter, Security
Phishing attempts work when they gain your trust and make you act emotionally. For example, if an email looks like it comes from your bank, you are likely to recognize it and trust it. If it says you need to take immediate action to avoid penalties, you may be alarmed...
by chrisd | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter, Security
An employee gets a phone call, pop-up, or email warning about a problem with the office computer. In an effort to be helpful — or perhaps concerned they clicked on something that caused the glitch — the employee follows instructions to send money, turn over personal...
by chrisd | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Newsletter, Security
They’re about as welcome as robot calls and junk mail — spam text messages. They show up as unwanted and unexpected text messages on our phone screens. That’s aggravating enough, but it gets worse. Whoever is sending you a spam text message is usually...
by chrisd | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Security
Spear-phishing is on the rise Imagine spending years developing a product your research says will take the market by storm. Grow your small business into a major player. Rewrite the rules for much larger competitors. Then comes the email from a potential investor...
